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Penobscot Financial Advisors Penobscot Financial Advisors is a wealth management firm that is valued for its comprehensive approa

Penobscot Financial Advisors is a wealth management firm that is valued for its comprehensive approach and commitment to our clients.

Sam, Tucker, Nate, and Tyler represented Penobscot Financial Advisors at the 4th Annual Tunnel to Towers Foundation Char...
10/15/2026

Sam, Tucker, Nate, and Tyler represented Penobscot Financial Advisors at the 4th Annual Tunnel to Towers Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by Throttle Car Club.

All proceeds go to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports the families of fallen first responders and service members and builds mortgage-free homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders.

We were proud to sponsor the tournament and grateful for a beautiful fall day on the course. Thank you to Throttle Car Club and to everyone who came out to support the cause.

Medicare does not switch on automatically when you turn 65. For most people it takes action, and several of the deadline...
10/08/2026

Medicare does not switch on automatically when you turn 65. For most people it takes action, and several of the deadlines carry penalties that last for life.

The one that surprises people most: COBRA does not count as current employer coverage for Part B. If you are on COBRA past 65 and have not enrolled in Part B, the penalty clock is already running.

Our latest post covers that plus four other enrollment mistakes we see regularly, including a form most retirees have never heard of that can lower your premiums after your income drops. Read it here: https://penobscotfa.com/5-medicare-enrollment-mistakes/

Sam and Tyler recently attended the Future Proof Festival in Huntington Beach, California, one of the largest gatherings...
09/30/2026

Sam and Tyler recently attended the Future Proof Festival in Huntington Beach, California, one of the largest gatherings of wealth management professionals in the country.

Over several days, they heard from industry leaders, including a live Masters in Business conversation between Barry Ritholtz and Dimensional Fund Advisors founder David Booth, and explored new tools and strategies shaping how advisors serve their clients.

Staying current on the ideas moving our industry is part of how we help you make smart decisions with confidence. We're glad to bring what we learned home to Maine.

Retire at 60 and you are funding five years of health insurance before Medicare begins. There is something new worth kno...
09/13/2026

Retire at 60 and you are funding five years of health insurance before Medicare begins. There is something new worth knowing this year.

The enhanced marketplace subsidies that ran from 2021 through 2025 expired at the end of last year, so the subsidy cliff is back for 2026. Above about $62,600 for an individual or $84,600 for a couple, premium tax credits stop completely. That makes your income planning and your coverage planning the same conversation.

Our latest post walks through the three main paths through the gap, what each tends to cost, and where you still have room to work. Read it here: https://penobscotfa.com/the-healthcare-gap/

Retiring before 65? You will be covering your own health insurance until Medicare begins, and for many Maine families th...
09/09/2026

Retiring before 65?

You will be covering your own health insurance until Medicare begins, and for many Maine families that turns out to be the largest variable expense of early retirement.

Chapter 5 of our retirement guide covers the whole arc: bridging coverage to 65, enrolling in Medicare without triggering a permanent penalty, choosing between Medigap and Medicare Advantage, and planning for the long-term care costs Medicare does not cover. We also cover what makes Maine different, because our state's Medigap protections are stronger than most.

Read Chapter 5: https://penobscotfa.com/healthcare-before-and-after-medicare/

Should you retire at 55 or wait until 65? The financial gap between those two decisions is larger than most people expec...
09/04/2026

Should you retire at 55 or wait until 65? The financial gap between those two decisions is larger than most people expect.
Retiring a decade early means 10 more years of drawing from your portfolio, 10 fewer years of contributions, and a healthcare bridge to cover before Medicare kicks in at 65. On the flip side, waiting too long has its own costs — years you won't get back.
Chapter 1 of our Retirement Guide breaks down what to weigh on both sides so you can make the decision with clarity, not anxiety.
Read it here: https://penobscotfa.com/chapter-1-am-i-ready-to-retire/

A question worth asking before you retire: where does your income come from in a year the market falls 25%? If the answe...
08/20/2026

A question worth asking before you retire: where does your income come from in a year the market falls 25%? If the answer is "the portfolio," that is worth a closer look.

Chapter 4 of our retirement guide covers building income that does not depend on good timing. Check it out here: https://penobscotfa.com/chapter-4-building-a-retirement-income-plan/

Divorced after a marriage of 10 years or more? You may still have a claim on your former spouse's Social Security record...
08/17/2026

Divorced after a marriage of 10 years or more? You may still have a claim on your former spouse's Social Security record. They are not notified, and their benefit is not reduced.
Our latest blog covers what marital status changes and what it does not. Check it out here: https://penobscotfa.com/how-marital-status-impacts-social-security/

Not all financial advisors are created equal and the difference often comes down to how they're paid.Fee-only. Fee-based...
07/29/2026

Not all financial advisors are created equal and the difference often comes down to how they're paid.
Fee-only. Fee-based. Commission-based. These terms sound similar, but they mean very different things for you as a client.
Our blog breaks down the distinctions so you can make an informed choice about who's guiding your financial future.
Read it here: https://penobscotfa.com/advisors-fee-based-advisors-and-fee-only-advisors-2/

Who is PFA and What Do You Do? 🤔We get this question a lot — and we're happy to answer!We're a Maine-based, fee-only fid...
07/17/2026

Who is PFA and What Do You Do? 🤔

We get this question a lot — and we're happy to answer!

We're a Maine-based, fee-only fiduciary firm that's been helping people achieve their financial goals for over 20 years. No commissions. No product sales. Just honest, transparent advice.

Watch our team explain what we do and how we work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyAxeKmznBY

Address

1 Monument Square Suite 501
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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